Billy Stewart

COATS:  Mr. Billy Ray Stewart, age 87, of 35 Eagle Road died Wednesday at Betsy Johnson Hospital in Dunn.  Graveside Memorial Services will be 10:00AM Thursday at the Williams Family Cemetery in Coats.  Officiating will be Pastor Eddie White. Mr. Stewart was born on February 28, 1928 in Durham County, NC to the late Ervin and Ila Butler Stewart.  He was retired from the U.S. Air Force.  Mr. Stewart also retired from General Motors Corporation. Mr. Stewart was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Yvonne Stewart. Surviving include several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery. Arrangements by Rose & Graham Funeral Home, Coats, NC.